Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, Michigan
On your ballot U.S. Senate, Michigan (certified list (opens in a new tab), verified October 12, 2026)
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Of 5 statements on the record, 4 raised concerns about data centers and 1 carries no label.
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What they said
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Mike Rogers said in August 2026 he supports a state data center moratorium
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 25, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Planet Detroit (opens in a new tab), local outlet
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Mike Rogers outlined a one year moratorium, arguing that Michigan needs stronger guardrails to protect community control, prevent utility price hikes, protect our water, and stop pay to play schemes
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 3, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- WFIN (opens in a new tab), national outlet
- The Detroit News (opens in a new tab), local outlet
- WCMU Public Media (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "one year moratorium, arguing that Michigan needs stronger guardrails to protect community control, prevent utility price hikes, protect our water".
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Mike Rogers told NewsNation there is so much concern out there with Michigan citizens and argued we need to address issues before data centers eat away at farmland
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: August 21, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- National Desk (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "so much concern out there with Michigan citizens and argued we need to address issues before data centers eat away at farmland".
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Mike Rogers stated we need to take a pause and make sure we are answering all questions about data centers
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: August 21, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- National Desk (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Label rationale: Both readings of the statement agreed. The words that set it: "we need to take a pause and make sure we are answering all questions about data centers".
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Republican Mike Rogers backs data center moratorium in Michigan
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source. Label set by a tiebreak.
Where & When: August 20, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- POLITICO Pro (opens in a new tab), national outlet
Label rationale: A tiebreak: the two first readings differed, and a third reading of the statement and its source decided. The words that set it: "Republican Mike Rogers backs data center moratorium in Michigan".
Where we looked
The record last searched for Mike Rogers's words on October 21, 2026.
How they voted
No vote on a data center measure on the record.
Others in this race
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- Lydia Christensen Libertarian Party · U.S. Senate · the race page
- Walter P. Kristy Natural Law Party · U.S. Senate · the race page
- Tim Long U.S. Taxpayers Party · U.S. Senate · the race page
- Douglas P. Marsh Green Party · U.S. Senate · the race page
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